Shelbourne 1:1 Celtic — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Paulo Bernardo was the standout player with a 7.28 rating as Celtic snatched a 1-1 draw against Shelbourne, a result that denies either side a winning send-off from their Club Friendly Games schedule. It was a match of two late sucker-punches, leaving the home side to rue what might have been against their far more fancied opponents.

The game looked destined for a quiet stalemate until the 88th minute, when Harry Wood struck for Shelbourne to send the home support into raptures. Yet Celtic, refusing to accept defeat, hit back instantly through Shin Yamada in the 90th minute, a goal that salvaged parity and denied Shelbourne a famous scalp in the dying embers.

The statistics paint a clear picture of Celtic’s dominance: they commanded 62% possession and earned seven corners to Shelbourne’s six. Paulo Bernardo, the Celtic midfielder, earned the highest rating of the afternoon with a 7.28, orchestrating play from the middle of the park despite not finding the scoresheet. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Celtic, but the draw proved that prediction incorrect, as Shelbourne’s late resistance held firm.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Shelbourne vs Celtic?

Shelbourne 1-1 Celtic (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Harry Wood (88') for Shelbourne; Shin Yamada (90') for Celtic.

First half0 - 0

Second half1 - 1